Question

question 5 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(04.02r mc)

in venice, the symbolic top of the government was ______, but the real power was wielded by ______.

the council of ten; mercenaries
the people; the doge
the doge; the council of ten
the pope; the doge

Explanation:

Analyze Venetian government structure

Using the Italian City-States knowledge point, we examine the political organization of the Republic of Venice during the Renaissance. Venice was oligarchic, led nominally by a chief magistrate.

Identify the symbolic leader

The Doge served as the ceremonial, symbolic figurehead at the top of the Venetian state, holding lifetime office but limited personal authority.

Identify the actual ruling body

Real political power and state security decisions were wielded by the Council of Ten, a highly secretive governing committee established to prevent rebellion.

Evaluate the given options

We match our findings with the options:

• "the Council of Ten; mercenaries" (Incorrect)
• "the people; the doge" (Incorrect)
• "the doge; the Council of Ten" (Correct)
• "the pope; the doge" (Incorrect)

Answer:

• (A) the Council of Ten; mercenaries
• (B) the people; the doge
• (C) the doge; the Council of Ten (Correct answer)
• (D) the pope; the doge